User manual

RESULT
The key signature is inserted between the clef and the time signature. Dorico Elements
automatically adds accidentals where necessary.
Inputting your rst chord
In this section, you learn how to input a chord with the computer keyboard, using chord mode. If
you want to use a MIDI keyboard instead, you can input the chord with your keyboard, and you
do not need to use chord mode. Dorico Elements automatically inputs the correct notes.
PREREQUISITE
Select the last note or rest on the staff, and press Return. This shows the caret.
PROCEDURE
1. Activate Chords in any of the following ways:
● Press Q.
● In the Notes toolbox, click Chords.
The caret shows a plus sign at the top.
2. Optional: In the Notes panel, select a duration.
3. Input the notes that you want in your chord by pressing keys from A to G, one after the
other. For example, for a C major chord, press C, E, and G.
By default, Dorico Elements adds each new note above the previous note. You can select
the register of notes manually.
The example shows a possible result.
4. Press Space to advance the caret to the next note position and continue with the next
chord.
Dorico Elements expects further chord input until you deactivate it.
5. Optional: To deactivate chord input, press Q or deactivate Chords.
First steps
Writing music
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